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Indiana University junior Lee Beebe Jr. is bouncing back from a knee injury that sidelined him during last season's national championship run. Now he's taking charge to keep the team's winning momentum alive for 2026.
MIT researchers developed a running shoe that customizes itself to your unique running style through a clever physics trick. The shoe gets more comfortable with every step you take, bringing elite athlete performance to everyone.
Two New Zealand cricketers turned around a struggling match with back-to-back centuries at Ireland's Stormont ground, thrilling fans at the historic first Test meeting between the nations. After losing four wickets early, the teammates fought back with an impressive 217-run partnership.
Tamara Scott went from marathon training to battling triple-negative breast cancer, and now she's crossing finish lines again. This May, she'll run Philadelphia's Broad Street Run as a powerful symbol of recovery.
The Los Angeles Dodgers honored their historic back-to-back World Series victories at the White House Thursday, becoming the first team to win consecutive championships in 25 years. The team is already setting their sights on an even bigger goal: a three-peat.
Eugenio Suárez crushed a three-run home run in his return to the Cincinnati Reds, delivering the only runs needed to win their opening series. After struggling through two games with five strikeouts, the veteran slugger proved exactly why the team brought him back.
St. John's basketball is heading to consecutive Big East Tournament championship games for the first time in 26 years after defeating Seton Hall 78-68. The Red Storm now have a chance to make history by becoming the first St. John's team to win the tournament in back-to-back years.
India made cricket history in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team ever to win back-to-back T20 World Cups with a dominant victory over New Zealand. Cricket legends from Sachin Tendulkar to MS Dhoni praised the team's fearless play and remarkable resilience under pressure.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy joined golf's elite trio by winning his second consecutive Masters Tournament, rallying from three shots down to claim his sixth major title. Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods had previously won back-to-back green jackets at Augusta National.
Elizabeth Obih-Frank was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease at 22 that destroyed nearly half her lung capacity. Now 66, she's completed 14 marathons using a simple run-walk method that rebuilt her endurance one interval at a time. ##
Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
New research reveals the safest ages for children to start running with their parents, offering families a science-backed roadmap to build healthy habits together. The guidelines help parents avoid common pitfalls while making exercise fun for kids of all ages.
After crashing hard enough to need x-rays at her first Olympics, 16-year-old Ally Hickman got back on her board within the hour and finished her run. The Australian athlete says this was just her "learning Olympics" and she's coming back for gold.
The TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team just clinched their second consecutive Big 12 championship, becoming only the fourth program in conference history to repeat as regular season champions. From last place three years ago to back-to-back titles, this is one of college basketball's most remarkable turnarounds.
Rory McIlroy joined golf's elite by winning his second consecutive Masters title, becoming just the fourth player ever to claim back-to-back green jackets. Despite a shaky final round, the Northern Ireland native held off world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke to secure his seventh major championship.
Rory McIlroy just became only the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back Masters titles, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo in an elite club. The 35-year-old held his nerve at Augusta National to clinch his sixth major championship and cement his place among golf's all-time greats.
Arlington runner Mike Wardian just became the first person to win the World Marathon Challenge three times, extending each race to 50 kilometers and smashing the previous record by nearly five hours. He completed seven back-to-back ultramarathons across all seven continents in just seven days.
New research proves running doesn't cause knee arthritis, and inspiring women in their 70s and 80s are living proof that you can lace up at any age. The old "running ruins your knees" warning? Doctors say it's time to retire that myth.
Ghana's Accra Mall is transforming its food court into a family play zone this weekend, combining back-to-school shopping with entertainment for parents and kids. The three-day event runs August 21-23, 2026.
A certified running coach created a custom training program to help women 40 and up start running safely, even if they haven't exercised in years. The plan combines gentle cardio progression with strength training to protect joints and build endurance.
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